AN: This is a very special chapter for Laney and Loki. *smut warning*

Not long before the evening meal, Loki finally started stirring from his nap. He felt much better and gave a good stretch. Then he remembered his last conversation with Laney and panicked, looking for her as he sat up.

Laney sat in the sitting room, curled up with a thick blanket around her. She couldn't fall asleep in bed when she had tried and kindly asked Frigga if she could meet the healer the following day, relieved when she'd told her it was okay to wait. She stared at the flames that flickered in the fireplace, entranced with how they moved and danced with each other.

Loki got out of bed and hurried out of the bedroom. "Laney?" He called out in a panicked tone, "Laney? Are you here?"

Upon hearing his voice, she startled and a hand instantly went to her heart. "I'm right here love," she said. "On the sofa."

He quickly walked over to the sofa and sat next to her. "I... I'm sorry I scared you, and I'm sorry I was being so difficult before I fell asleep." He said sincerely.

She reached out and took his hand in hers. "It's alright. You were stressed. We both were."

He pulled her onto his lap and held her close. "I do feel better now." He admitted. "How did the meeting go with the healer?"

"I didn't go," she replied as she snuggled against him. "I didn't want to leave here. Frigga said it would be okay to wait until tomorrow to meet her."

"Is everything alright darling?" He asked, giving her a concerned look. "Did mother come by?"

"She came by while you were asleep. I couldn't fall asleep myself, so I was out here and answered the door. Nothing is wrong, I promise," she explained. "It's just been a trying day."

"I'm sorry I made it a stressful day, it wasn't my intention. I just wanted to have a nap this morning, I didn't know it would cause so much concern." He said truthfully.

Laney turned in his lap so she could face him and grasped his chin in her hand before planting a kiss on his lips. "It's over with baby. I'm feeling better now knowing that you feel better."

Loki smiled and returned her kiss. "Did Desi get to the Bifrost?" Thank you for not leaving me. He thought in relief.

"Yes she did," she murmured, then pecked his lips again. "Thor took her personally."

"Have you seen him since then?" He asked and tilted his head to press a soft kiss on her neck.

She smiled as she tilted her head to give him more access to her skin. "I have not," she answered absently.

"Do you think we should check on him? I know this was hard on them both. Desi told me all about it in attempt to distract me." He explained, nuzzling her neck.

A shiver rolled down Laney's spine when she felt his teeth barely run against the skin along her pulse. "Maybe... but you're being quite distracting at the moment."

"We could check on him after dinner..." He suggested, then lightly trailed his tongue along her jaw line.

Laney smirked as she put her hands on his shoulders and proceeded to slightly roll her hips against his, creating a wonderful friction. "I think that would be wise," she whispered. She leaned forward and nipped his bottom lip. "I think right now you would embarrass him."

Loki moaned in reply and rocked his hips in time with hers. "You drive me crazy," He groaned, letting her feel his arousal.

"I can tell," she murmured back and moved to place her hands beneath his tunic wanting to feel his skin against hers.

"Your hands are warmer than normal." He sighed, enjoying the warm feel of her hands. Pulling her closer, he kissed her deeply.

She eagerly returned the kiss as she explored the planes of his stomach and chest, loving the smoothness of his body. "Perks of blankets," she said with a chuckle.

"I like it." He shifted them so he could stretch out better on the sofa, giving her more access to his body. "There is a clothes vanishing spell I can teach you." He offered with a coy grin.

Laney looked down at him, sitting straddled across his waist. "But I'm not in a rush," she retorted as she leaned down and helped him remove his tunic before she tossed it to the floor. "Besides... I like taking them off of you."

"I don't seem to be in a position to argue." He teased, then laid back in a comfortable position. His hands found her legs and slowly made their way up to her hips.

Her eyes closed at the feeling of his hands on her skin before she leaned down and placed a kiss to his sternum, then his stomach, all while she began to mess with the ties of his trousers. "No, you certainly are not," she answered with a giggle.

He gave another soft moan, growing more aroused. "I am at your mercy." He said, breathing heavier now.

Laney gripped onto his trousers before she pulled them down over his hips so she could have a full view of his erection. She locked eyes with him before she gently ran her hand over the smooth skin, then leaned down to press a kiss just beneath his belly button. A girl has to tease sometimes...

Loki bucked his hips against her, feeling desperate for contact now that he was fully erect. "You are such a tease." He accused playfully.

She giggled as she moved to kiss his hip, feeling emboldened by being in control. Laney smirked at him before she gently bit down on his hip while she slowly began to stroke him, feeling her own arousal dampen her undergarments.

He moaned louder when she bit his hip causing where she bit to turn blue for a moment before the color faded. Sliding his hands up, he easily removed her shirt to reveal her bare chest.

"I could be worse you know?" Laney taunted as she let go of his member to toss her shirt to the floor. She helped him completely out of his trousers, then moved to sit back between his legs once more.

"Not sure... you could be." He moaned. That is not a challenge... He thought, truly helpless under her.

She leaned down to press her lips to his, letting her hips press against his own. I'm surprised he hasn't taken over yet. "I could kiss you... where you'd like it most," she whispered, deciding that dirty talk could work just as well to tease him.

His hips twitched at the thought and he groaned in frustration. "If I challenged you, would you prove it?" He asked with a teasing grin.

"I just might up the ante," Laney retorted boldly as she moved to lay on top of him.

"And how would you do that?" He asked, now intrigued by how she was taking control.

Laney raised an eyebrow at him before she moved to stand on her knees as she ran her hands down his sides to rest on his hips. She then leaned down to place a kiss on his stomach, then just below his belly button once more. She looked up and met his eyes, knowing he had lifted his head to watch her, before she kissed the tip of his erection then decidedly ran her tongue along his whole length.

Loki gave a loud moan and let his head fall back in pleasure. "Gods Laney..." He groaned as his hips bucked again. I can't hold back from having you entirely much longer...

She smiled against his skin, then slowly took his length into her mouth, moaning herself at his masculine taste. Laney let her eyes close as she pleased him, her hands gripping tightly to his hips. When she slowly let go of him, she looked back up at him, to see Loki breathing heavy, his chest rising and falling quickly. "Loki..." she breathed softly.

Loki only managed a groan in reply, missing her touch already. "Please don't tease..." he pleaded. Small blue patches had randomly started to appear all over his body.

"I'll stop," she said softly as she moved to hover over him on her hands and knees. "Can I tell you something?" she asked, feeling her heart as it hammered in her chest, wondering what his reaction will be to her words.

"Please don't stop... I need to feel more..." Loki was nearly to the point of begging her since he was getting close to his climax. He moved his hands from her hair, where'd they'd found themselves, to run them down her sides.

Laney leaned down to capture his lips with hers, now braced on her elbows. When she pulled away, she kissed his jaw, then close to his ear. "I want you to take me," she whispered, "I want all of you Loki."

He gave her an uncertain look, then shifted to sit up some. "Do you want to move to the bed?" He asked softly.

That's not what I thought he would do. She moved to sit up as she caressed his sides. "We can if you would like to."

"I just didn't know if you wanted your first time to be on a sofa." He chuckled, then pulled her into a passionate kiss. He felt her instantly kiss him back and wrap her arms around his neck, only to squeak when he pulled her into his lap as he sat up, which made him chuckle. "Hold on," he murmured against her lips as he stood and proceeded to carry her into the bedroom.

Laney laughed as he let her fall with a bounce onto the mattress, then locked onto Loki's emerald eyes as he stared down at her. "I don't think I've ever told you how beautiful you are," she said softly.

Loki met her eyes and smiled. "You are the one who is beautiful," He said softly. Leaning down, he kissed her stomach then quickly removed her trousers and tossed them to the floor behind him.

She watched every move that he made, making sure to lift her hips to help him with his task, knowing a blush covered her cheeks. Laney couldn't help but to ogle every inch of his skin from his bright eyes and high cheekbones, to his kissable lips and strong neck. Then to his broad shoulders and wide chest, to his lean stomach and the trail of hair that led to his endowed erection. Beyond that she saw the strong, long legs that carried him. It was when she heard him chuckle that she quickly locked eyes with him again.

Loki grinned at Laney. "Do you like what you see darling?" He asked, amused.

"I do... very much," Laney purred back in response and bit her lip.

He took in the sight of her body as well. The plumpness of her breasts, the gentle curve of her hips, and down to the wetness between her legs. "So delicious."

The blush on her cheeks increased as she swallowed thickly. Laney then reached out for him, both beginning to get chilled and wanting to touch him. "Come here," she whispered.

He stepped closer then climbed on top of her and settled between her legs. "The first time can be a little uncomfortable at first. I will be gentle, but if you need me to stop or change anything, just tell me."

She nodded and reached up to kiss him as her arms went around his neck, his long hair turning into a curtain around them, blocking out the light. "I know it will hurt at first," she whispered, "But I don't want it to be with anyone but you."

He leaned down and kissed her deeply. At the same time he moved into position and gently pushed his length into her, moaning against her lips as he felt her warmth around him.

Laney screwed her eyes shut tight at the feeling of being very full as he slowly pressed inside. She kissed him back earnestly trying to distract herself, although the grip around him tightened with her discomfort.

Loki held as still as possible, giving her a chance to adjust to his size. He ended the kiss and moved his lips to her neck, then licked across her throat and jawline.

The discomfort and pain slowly began to turn into the urge to want him to move. "Loki," she whispered as she ran her hands down his back to rest on his hips, daring to lift hers upward, putting pressure against him.

Loki understood and slowly rocked his hips, keeping his thrusts slow but deliberate. The way his hair fell around their faces blocked his view so he didn't see the blue tint as it began to appear on his skin.

Laney sighed at the increased feeling of pleasure, letting her eyes fall closed while she leaned her head on his arm. She kissed any skin she could reach as she began lifting her hips to meet his thrusts. "Mmm," she purred, "You feel good."

"So does your warmth." Loki said softly in between kissing her neck and shoulder. He rocked his hips a bit faster, sliding into her fully each time, and pulling almost all the way out. Tensing slightly, he sank his teeth into her shoulder as he completed the shift into his Jotun form.

Laney cried out in a mix of pleasure and pain as she arched her back. When she opened her eyes next she was stunned to be surrounded by the most beautiful shade of blue she had ever seen in her life. Loki still had a hold of her shoulder, but her eyes were glued to the beautiful shade of his skin and the ridges that ran all along his body. She moaned suddenly when he thrusted again, causing her to smirk widely. Definitely all over his body...

Loki kept a hold of her shoulder for a good minute as he continued to thrust. When he let go, he licked the mark he had left. His lips quickly found hers again and he thrusted harder. The new ridges along his length increased the pleasure he felt and had him nearing his climax.

Laney moaned into his mouth, returning his kiss. She ran her hands over every inch of skin she could touch. The slightly cooler feel of him only heightened the pleasure and she was quickly falling in love with how the ridges felt against her hands. She pulled away from the kiss gasping, cupping his face in her hands. "I love you so much," she whispered, then let out a keening moan of pleasure, unable to stop herself.

"I love...you too." Loki replied, breathing heavier now. He tried to hold his climax off to bring her as much pleasure as possible. He kissed her neck again, breathing in her scent and letting it drive him to thrusting deeper into her.

"Oh gods... Loki!" she gasped, her hands moving to his arms, her nails digging into his skin. "Don't stop... "

Loki moaned deep and low, almost sounding like a growl. "Give into the pleasure." He told her, thrusting harder into her.

Laney's back arched, feeling the beginnings of her body wanting to let go. "I'm so close Loki," she panted.

"Don't hold back love." He told her, holding his pace as he nipped her neck playfully.

The nip to her neck was all it took for her to feel as if lightning ran through her body with her climax. "I'm.. I..." She cried out his name as she buried her head into his arm, clinging onto him as hard as she could.

Feeling her tighten around his length set off his own climax, causing Loki to grunt in pleasure. He started thrusting quickly to intensify their pleasure while his icy seed filled her, mixing with her warmth.

Laney looked up at him as he slowed his movements to a stop, then dropped down to his elbows. She ran her hands up and down his back and sides as she placed small kisses to his face. "You're shaking," she whispered.

"I have never felt it that intense before," he explained then kissed her lips softly. After a moment he gently pulled out and rolled onto his back. When his hair fell back, the two nubs that would become his horns became visible.

She turned her head and watched him, her own breathing labored as his. "That was more intense than anything we have ever done." I want to cuddle and lay on your chest... but I don't know when you'll notice. Laney slowly moved to lay on her side after a few minutes, finding out quickly that she was going to be sore later.

"How do you feel? I didn't hurt you, did I? I've been told I can be a bit rough." He admitted, still taking no notice of the form he was in.

"It was perfect," Laney replied quietly as she reached out to stroke his arm. "I'll be sore I think, but it was nothing you did."

"Being sore the first few times is normal." He said, then rolled onto his side and gave her a soft and loving kiss.

She gently kissed him back as she reached up and cupped the side of his face with her hand. "I love you Loki," she whispered, then pecked his lips again.

"I love you too, more than anything." He softly replied. When he rolled to his back again, he patted his chest to invite her closer.

Laney grinned and curled against his side, propping up on her elbow so she could watch him. "As do I," she replied. Slowly, she grasped his hand and interlaced their fingers and made sure he was watching her when she brought his hand up to her lips.

He smiled at her at first, but that quickly faded as it was replaced by fear and panic when he saw the color of his skin. "No... not now..." he pulled his hand away and turned to get out of bed in a hurry.

"Don't even!" She called out. In a hurry she put a hand on his shoulder and straddled his waist. "Don't run away from me."

"I... it's... please..." He froze but was so scared he was shaking.

Laney leaned down and cupped his face in her hands. "Baby, listen to me. Look at me. Do I look like I'm scared of you?"

When he finally looked at her, his eyes were filled with tears and the fear in his eyes was genuine. "No, don't look at me." He said as soon as he met her eyes and quickly turned away again.

She sighed and bent down to kiss his cheek, then his neck. "You changed fully just before you bit me," she whispered against his skin. "My first thought was how beautiful you look, then the immense pleasure you were giving me." Laney continued to place gentle kisses along his neck, then his shoulder. "Not once did I ever want you away from me, in fact, it made me want you more."

Loki's eyes widened in horror. "Bit you? I... no... I don't bite... why did you let me do that... do anything to you?" He tried to scoot away. His first instinct was to run, but then everyone would see him.

"Loki, honey you're not listening to me," she stated firmly. To stop his squirming she plants her knees into the mattress on either side on his hips, not caring they were both naked as the day they were born. "How can I get it into your head that I'm not going anywhere?"

He looked down at his hands, then chest and stomach. He cringed at the color of his skin and the raised markings he saw. "How can you see this and still want to be near me?"

"Because I love you. Just because your skin can change color does not change who you are." She leaned down and placed a lingering kiss to his lips. "I never would have let you have me naked in your lap otherwise."

He barely returned her kiss, trying to process her words. "You aren't just saying it out of fear?" He asked, shaking still but not quite as bad.

Laney shook her head, her eyes focused in on his. "I'm telling you the truth Loki." She ran her hands from his cheeks, down his neck and over his shoulders, following the ridges in his skin. "You really are beautiful.""

"But I'm one of them, a..." Don't say monster, that will only upset her... He silently reminded himself. He watched her every move, shocked by how gentle and loving her touch felt against his Jotun skin.

"I know what you are, and I don't care," she finished for him. "You could turn purple and have a unicorn's horn and I will still love you."

He hesitantly wrapped his arms around her, then held her close, clinging to her. A lifetime of pain threatened to burst out of him, but he fought to control his emotions. "I love you," He managed to whisper to her.

She kissed his neck, then his cheek as she returned the tight embrace. "I love you too. More than you ever realize."

Slowly, his trembling eased, then stopped, but the intense fear and stress he went through left him exhausted. "Will you stay with me tonight? Please?" He asked quietly.

Laney sat up and smiled down at him. "Always," she answered in a whisper. "I'm not going anywhere."

Loki shifted away from her and laid down, curling up under the blankets. While it felt too warm to him, he was more comfortable with most of his body hidden. "Goodnight darling."

She moved to lay under the blankets beside him and kissed him softly before she made all of the torches go out. "Goodnight love," she replied softly.

Loki slept later than usual the next morning. He was almost afraid to open his eyes, but when he did he sighed in relief to see his skin had returned to its normal color. He was even more relieved to see Laney was still sleeping next to him. I'm going to marry her... if she'll have me...

Laney smiled in her sleep and curled closer to the warmth that she felt next to her. She turned over and became flush against Loki before she furrowed her brow and groggily opened her eyes. Her smile widened to see he was awake and watching her. "Morning," she murmured.

Loki gave Laney a loving smile then lifted her chin and kissed her slowly. "Good morning darling. Do you mind if I stay behind when you meet the healer? There is something I need to do." He explained vaguely.

"Sure baby," she replied softly after the kiss broke. "I'm supposed to meet your mother after breakfast today."

"Do you think she should know about what happened last night? The shift, I mean, not the intimacy." He quickly corrected.

Laney reached up and ran a hand through his hair. "That is completely up to you. I don't want to pressure you."

He leaned into her touch. "Your opinion matters to me. Would her knowing help me gain my freedom?" He asked her.

"I think being open with her is important. She is curious and wants to learn more about you in case you need any help in the future," she replied. "Plus I honestly think she has grandkids on her mind."

Loki tensed for a moment, but decided this was not the time to argue. "What about you? Has that been on your mind as well?" He asked curiously.

Laney bit her lip and averted her eyes from his. "Maybe a little," she said honestly.

"Is adoption an option you would consider?" He asked, hoping a compromise might be possible.

She moved to lay on her back as she pondered his words. "If that is really what you would want to do, I would consider it. But I also would not mind having your children."

He simply nodded. "Wanting and not minding are two different feelings." He said, plain and simple. He sat up and rubbed his eyes.

Laney watched him with a furrowed brow. "Loki, I do want to be a mom one day whenever that may be. I would be happy to carry your child, believe me. But if you are against it, I would work with you and we would find other options."

"You know what any child of mine would be..." He sighed and picked up his vial. "I just... trust me, you don't want to be the mother of a... Jotun..."

She sat up and watched him carefully as he played with the vial in his hands. "I would be happy to be the mother of your child Loki. I almost adopted a full Jotun baby, remember?"

He nodded, but didn't say anything, not wanting to admit what was really bothering him. "I will be right back." He said softly, then stood and walked to the bathroom to tend to his horns.

Laney sighed, then stood. She winced at the soreness she felt in her thighs and between her legs, but ignored it as she slipped a robe on and opened the balcony doors. She smiled at the early morning sun and watched as birds flitted around. It's such a happy morning.

Loki joined Laney a few minutes later. He had also pulled a robe on and he looked more relaxed now. "We have one of the best views of the kingdom from this balcony."

She smiled. "I believe it."

"Should we get ready for breakfast?" He asked, taking her hand and intertwining their fingers.

"Do you want to eat in here this morning or with everyone else?" She asked as she gripped his hand tightly.

"Would you mind eating in here? I'm not sure I'm ready to see everyone else yet." He admitted. Things feel so different now...

Laney turned, wrapped one arm around his neck and pecked his lips. "We can eat here. I don't want to break how this morning feels."

He smiled and returned her quick kiss. "I feel like mother will already know we are taking our meal in here." He chuckled.

She chuckled and hid her face in his chest. "I hope she wasn't paying close attention."

"All I know is that she knows everything." He laughed just as there was a knock on the door. "That will be her. If you want to relax, I can let her in."

Laney nodded and pressed a kiss to his chest as she let go of him. "I'll be in the sitting room."

Loki walked through the chambers and let his mother in, then they both joined Laney in the sitting room. "Good morning dear, how are you doing today?" Frigga asked. She sat next to Laney on the sofa while Loki set down the meal tray she had brought.

"I am well," Laney replied as she took the cup of warm tea Loki offered her. "I am sorry I did not meet Carla yesterday."

"It's perfectly fine dear. I briefly explained the situation to her and she was very understanding." Frigga said sweetly and accepted a cup of tea as well. After the tea was poured, Loki handed out their plates. He sat on Laney's other side with his meal.

"That's good news. I was afraid that I would upset her." She took a sip of her tea, then popped a piece of bread in her mouth.

"Not at all. Her only concern was if she could do anything to help." Frigga replied, then took a bite of her bread as well.

Laney smiled then scooted to lean partially against Loki, unable to not have some sort of contact with him. "We are both doing a lot better now."

Loki smiled and kissed the top of Laney's head. "How is the soreness?" Frigga asked curiously, a clever smile on her face.

Her eyes widened and an instant blush filled her cheeks. "Umm... it's minimal."

"That is very good to hear. Desi said the healing should be quick." She said, then took a bite of fruit.

Emily nodded, realizing what Frigga was speaking about. "It will take less than a week I think. How is Thor doing? Have you seen him?"

Frigga sighed. "He is not taking it very well. He refused breakfast and just stays in his room."

Laney furrowed her brow, then looked at Loki. "Do you think we should check on him?"

"I will go see him while you are with the healer." Loki promised. "I need to talk to him about something else anyway."

"Okay," Laney replied, then took the last bite of fruit on her plate.

"I am meeting a healer from the village today. After that time I will know when Desi can officially transfer here." Frigga explained, but glanced over at Loki and Laney both.

"I'm sure Desi will be happy no matter the news she receives," Laney replied. "When would you like me to meet Carla?"

"I was told about her departure, and it was as hard for her as it was Thor." She said sadly. "We can go anytime today."

"No time like the present then," Laney stated with a smile. "Just let me get dressed and we can be on our way."

"Take your time dear. If you want a warm bath first, you'll find it helps the soreness." She pointed out.

She blushed brightly as she stood. "I'll be back shortly," she replied quietly, then left the room.

Loki gave a soft chuckle and watched Laney walk away with a grin. "How do you always seem to know everything?" He asked his mother.

Frigga chuckled. "I didn't look in on you last night if that's what you're thinking. She was practically glowing."

"I wasn't specifically talking about last night... but... something else did happen last night..." he said nervously.

"Is something wrong my son?" she asked as a look of concern came over her face.

"I... kind of shifted on accident. And from what Laney told me, it was early on." He explained, wringing his hands.

Frigga's eyes widened. "She didn't tell you... did she?" she asked quietly.

"Not right then... she chose to let things continue. It was after it was all over that she showed me." He replied.

"What are your thoughts on how things happened? Do you feel a little more comfortable?" she asked gently.

Loki took a deep breath to gather his thoughts and shuffled back in his seat. "I want to be more comfortable, but when I had to shift to take care of my horns, I couldn't do it in front of her."

Frigga nodded in understanding as she leaned forward and poured herself another cup of tea. "It will take time. But you know now that she truly loves you for who you are, not what you are."

"I do know that now. But now she has children on her mind." He sighed and shook her head.

"Loki," she sighed. "You stress so much about everything. You need to just live day by day. The two of you have loved each other for years and have only been truly together for close to two months now. Let your relationship grow into whatever it may become."

"We are, but I can't give her the children she wants. Not ever." He told her.

She shook her head at him as she took a sip of her tea. "What would be so wrong with you fathering a child?" she asked. "Do not tell me because it is because of your heritage."

"Of course it's because of my heritage. I was raised to hate the Jotnar!" He said in frustration.

Frigga's eyes turned stern as she silently put her cup down on the coffee table. "Loki," she warned sternly, "I will not stand for shouting."

"I'm sorry mother. I just don't know how to deal with any of this. I can't be a father..." He said, calm this time.

"I feel like you would be a wonderful father if you were given the chance," Frigga countered, just as Laney re-emerged wearing a dark green summer dress with her hair pulled back into a long braid. "You look lovely dear."

"Thank you Frigga," Laney replied as she walked up to stand beside the sofa.

"That isn't... I..." He started to explain his true fears but stopped when Laney came out. He smiled brightly when he saw her. "You look stunning darling!"

Laney blushed at Loki's praise as a feeling of love washed over her. "Thank you love."

"When you return, I'd love to hear about how the meeting goes." Loki said truthfully.

"I will be sure to tell you all about it. Just as I'd like to hear how Thor is doing," she replied sweetly while Frigga finished off her tea and stood just as a maid came into the room to tidy things up.

"I will tell you as soon as I see you." Loki promised, then watched them leave before he got up and went into the bedroom to get dressed for the day. Once he was dressed, he decided not to wait any longer and began the short walk it would take him to reach his brother's rooms.